Lilium philippinense seeds grow into the Philippine lily — a bulbous geophyte endemic to the wet tropical biome of the Philippines, particularly the island of Luzon. Described by Baker (John Gilbert Baker, 1834–1920, Kew). One of the only truly tropical wild Lilium species, growing in the montane grasslands and forest margins of Luzon at medium to high elevations. Produces extremely large, pure white, strongly fragrant, horizontally-held to slightly drooping trumpet flowers — among the largest of any wild Lilium, the flowers reaching 20+ cm long and infused with a powerful sweet fragrance especially in the evening. Closely related to L. formosanum (Taiwan) and L. longiflorum (Ryukyu Islands). All Lilium are highly toxic to cats. Family Liliaceae.Full sun; well-drained soils; warm subtropical to tropical conditions of montane Luzon; protect from prolonged cold. One of the most fragrant wild lilies. Endemic to Luzon, Philippines; among the largest wild Lilium flowers; 20+ cm pure white trumpets Strongly fragrant, especially in the evening; related to L. formosanum and L. longiflorum Philippines (Luzon) — wet tropical biome; montane grasslands and forest margins; described by Baker HIGHLY TOXIC TO CATS — even small amounts cause acute kidney failure; Family Liliaceae Full sun; well-drained soils; warm subtropical to tropical montane; Family Liliaceae Lilium philippinense is the Philippine lily — one of the most extraordinary wild Lilium, its giant pure white trumpet flowers and powerful evening fragrance from the montane grasslands of Luzon making it both one of the largest and one of the most fragrant wild lilies in the entire genus. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
